Ether 1–5

2024 · Week 46

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Relevant conference talks

  1. The Character of Christ The Character of Christ

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2026

    “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”

  2. “Here Am I, Send Me” “Here Am I, Send Me”

    Susan H. Porter April 2026

    Wake up each day with purpose and confidence, knowing that Jesus will walk with you.

  3. Trusting Our Father Trusting Our Father

    David P. Homer October 2024

    The choice to submit our will to God’s is an act of faith that lies at the heart of our discipleship.

  4. The Joy of Our Redemption The Joy of Our Redemption

    Kristin M. Yee October 2024

    The Savior can redeem that which was lost, including broken and fractured relationships.

  5. Seek Him with All Your Heart Seek Him with All Your Heart

    L. Todd Budge October 2024

    It is interesting to note that the Japanese word for “busy,” isogashii, is made up of a character with two symbols (忙).

  6. Brothers and Sisters in Christ Brothers and Sisters in Christ

    Ulisses Soares October 2023

    The gospel of Jesus Christ teaches that we are all begotten spirit sons and daughters of heavenly parents who truly love us and that we lived as a family in God’s presence before we were born on this earth.

  7. Be Perfected in Him Be Perfected in Him

    Paul V. Johnson October 2022

    With medical treatments like Aaron’s, there is always some uncertainty of the outcome.

  8. Wholehearted Wholehearted

    Michelle D. Craig October 2022

    The scriptures are filled with examples of men and women, disciples of Christ, who, when facing the impossible, simply acted—who got up in faith and walked.

  9. Fear Not: Believe Only! Fear Not: Believe Only!

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2022

    Because each of you in this audience is precious to God and to this Church, I close with this special apostolic declaration.

  10. Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation Pure Truth, Pure Doctrine, and Pure Revelation

    Russell M. Nelson October 2021

    The pure doctrine of Christ is powerful.

  11. Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness Worthiness Is Not Flawlessness

    Bradley R. Wilcox October 2021

    So many have been hurt by broken and strained relationships that it is difficult for them to believe in God’s compassion and long-suffering.

  12. Trust Again Trust Again

    Gerrit W. Gong October 2021

    As we reflect on trust, we know God is a God of truth and “canst not lie.” We know truth is a knowledge of things as they are, were, and are to come.

  13. Ye Shall Be Free Ye Shall Be Free

    Thierry K. Mutombo April 2021

    I testify of Him who died, was buried, and rose again the third day and ascended into heaven so that you and I receive the blessings of immortality and exaltation.

  14. You Can Gather Israel! You Can Gather Israel!

    Ahmad S. Corbitt April 2021

    What empowered you to go forward?

  15. Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul

    Ulisses Soares April 2021

    Jesus was the only Being capable of realizing this eternal and perfect sacrifice for all of us.

  16. Peace, Be Still Peace, Be Still

    Lisa L. Harkness October 2020

    To those with proven faith, childlike faith, or even the smallest particle of faith, Jesus invites, saying: “Come unto me.” “Believe on my name.” “Learn of me, and listen to my words.” He tenderly commands, “Repent and [be] baptized in my name,” “Love one another; as I have loved you,” and “Always remember me.” Jesus reassures, explaining: “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace.

  17. The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon The Coming Forth of the Book of Mormon

    Ulisses Soares April 2020

    While translating the Book of Mormon, Joseph learned that the Lord would choose witnesses to see the plates.

  18. Consistent and Resilient Trust Consistent and Resilient Trust

    L. Todd Budge October 2019

    The account of the Jaredites’ journey to the promised land can be used as a metaphor for our journey through mortality.

  19. Holiness and the Plan of Happiness Holiness and the Plan of Happiness

    Henry B. Eyring October 2019

    The scriptures teach us that among other things, we can be sanctified or become more holy when we exercise faith in Christ, demonstrate our obedience, repent, sacrifice for Him, receive sacred ordinances, and keep our covenants with Him.

  20. Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness

    Sharon Eubank April 2019

    Not many years ago, I was weighed down and irritated with questions I could not find answers to.

  21. What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand What Every Aaronic Priesthood Holder Needs to Understand

    Douglas D. Holmes April 2018

    Elder Dale G.

  22. The Reason for Our Hope The Reason for Our Hope

    Boyd K. Packer October 2014

    And from the Book of Mormon, He declares: “Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people.

  23. Drawing Closer to God Drawing Closer to God

    Terence M. Vinson October 2013

    The Lord’s guidance and instruction are essential.

  24. Decisions for Eternity Decisions for Eternity

    Russell M. Nelson October 2013

    We are eternal beings—spirit children of heavenly parents.

  25. Be Anxiously Engaged Be Anxiously Engaged

    M. Russell Ballard October 2012

    The beehive has always been an important symbol in our Church history.

  26. Learning with Our Hearts Learning with Our Hearts

    Walter F. González October 2012

    Today, surrounded by so much information, we might think that navigating millions of web pages will give us all that we need to know.

  27. “As Many as I Love, I Rebuke and Chasten” “As Many as I Love, I Rebuke and Chasten”

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2011

    Consider first of all repentance, the necessary condition for forgiveness and cleansing.

  28. Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ

    Robert D. Hales October 2009

    We know that God and His Son have bodies, in form and parts like ours.

  29. Becoming More Powerful Priesthood Holders Becoming More Powerful Priesthood Holders

    Walter F. González October 2009

    Second, apply in our lives all that we learn about Christ.

  30. Blessings of the Gospel Available to All Blessings of the Gospel Available to All

    Joseph W. Sitati October 2009

    Among those preserved was the brother of Jared, a man of great faith, who pleaded with the Lord on behalf of the righteous Jaredites.

  31. Closing Remarks Closing Remarks

    Thomas S. Monson October 2009

    I am reminded of the words of the Lord found in the book of Ether in the Book of Mormon.

  32. The Power of Covenants The Power of Covenants

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2009

    This brings us to a second way in which our covenants supply strength—they produce the faith necessary to persevere and to do all things that are expedient in the Lord.

  33. Scriptural Witnesses Scriptural Witnesses

    Russell M. Nelson October 2007

    A dictionary defines the noun witness as an “attestation of a fact or event: [a] testimony.” The term witness bears special significance when applied to the word of God.

  34. Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets

    Robert D. Hales October 2007

    For all of us, our personal revelations reflect the pattern of revelation received by prophets, as recounted in the scriptures.

  35. “The Great and Wonderful Love” “The Great and Wonderful Love”

    Anthony D. Perkins October 2006

    First, see yourself as a precious child of a loving Father in Heaven.

  36. Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Finding Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

    Robert D. Hales October 2004

    And “the Lord showed himself unto [the brother of Jared], and said: … Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people.

  37. Did You Get the Right Message? Did You Get the Right Message?

    James E. Faust April 2004

    Some of us may need something startling, like a burning bush experience, to awaken our senses.

  38. Faith through Tribulation Brings Peace and Joy Faith through Tribulation Brings Peace and Joy

    Robert D. Hales April 2003

    However, these vessels had no light.

  39. How Firm Our Foundation How Firm Our Foundation

    Russell M. Nelson April 2002

    Before the foundation of the earth, the plan of salvation was prepared.

  40. The Times in Which We Live The Times in Which We Live

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2001

    Great are the promises concerning this land of America.

  41. A Testimony of the Book of Mormon A Testimony of the Book of Mormon

    Russell M. Nelson October 1999

    Other great prophets of the Book of Mormon—in their own way and time—testified of the divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ.

  42. Righteousness Righteousness

    William R. Bradford October 1999

    Right and wrong do exist and are opposite to each other.

  43. The Witness: Martin Harris The Witness: Martin Harris

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1999

    While Joseph Smith was translating the Book of Mormon, the Lord revealed that in addition to the Prophet’s testimony, the world would have “the testimony of three of my servants, whom I shall call and ordain, unto whom I will show these things” (D&C 5:11; see also 2 Ne.

  44. Your Light in the Wilderness Your Light in the Wilderness

    Sharon G. Larsen April 1999

    While the brother of Jared was doing everything he knew to do, was working hard and using every resource available—especially faith in the Lord—he went to the Lord again with his idea, and his efforts were enough.

  45. We Are Children of God We Are Children of God

    Russell M. Nelson October 1998

    “… This body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; and man have I created after the body of my spirit; and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh.”

  46. Endure and Be Lifted Up Endure and Be Lifted Up

    Russell M. Nelson April 1997

    “Blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion … , for they shall have the gift and the power of the Holy Ghost; and if they endure unto the end they shall be lifted up at the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting kingdom of the Lamb.”

  47. “Always Have His Spirit” “Always Have His Spirit”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1996

    In contrast, a manifestation of the Holy Ghost is more focused.

  48. Eternal Laws of Happiness Eternal Laws of Happiness

    Lynn A. Mickelsen October 1995

    “Thou shalt not kill.” We are created in the image of God.

  49. Children of the Covenant Children of the Covenant

    Russell M. Nelson April 1995

    In so teaching, Jesus often established his own identity, then the identity of his followers.

  50. Endure to the End in Charity Endure to the End in Charity

    Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1994

    Yes, the gospel of Jesus Christ does truly make us brothers and sisters and a great family of Jesus Christ as we seek to follow him and become his sons and his daughters (see John 1:12; Ether 3:14).

  51. Deep Roots Deep Roots

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1994

    The Lord has reserved this land as the place for the restoration of his church.

  52. The Spirit of Elijah The Spirit of Elijah

    Russell M. Nelson October 1994

    For whom will such temple work be efficacious?

  53. Jesus of Nazareth Jesus of Nazareth

    David B. Haight April 1994

    “Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people.

  54. A Mighty Change of Heart A Mighty Change of Heart

    Spencer J. Condie October 1993

    The Savior has given each of us the soul-stretching commandment not only to behave ourselves but to become perfect, even as He and His Father are perfect (see Matt.

  55. Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change

    Russell M. Nelson October 1993

    His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, is our Savior and the chief cornerstone of our religion.

  56. Our Moral Environment Our Moral Environment

    Boyd K. Packer April 1992

    Civilizations, like Sodom and Gomorrah, destroyed themselves by disobedience to the laws of morality.

  57. Today—A Day of Eternity Today—A Day of Eternity

    George I. Cannon October 1991

    Each day will be a good day if we will think of the Savior and make Him the center of our lives, for He is “the light, and the life, and the truth of the world” (Ether 4:12).

  58. “Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds” “Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1991

    Experience by experience, faith can yield to knowledge “in that thing” (Alma 32:34), meaning the particularized verifications of gospel truths.

  59. Choices Choices

    Russell M. Nelson October 1990

    “He created man, male and female, after his own image and in his own likeness” (D&C 20:18; see also Gen.

  60. The Resurrection The Resurrection

    Hartman Rector, Jr. October 1990

    Once baptized, we then receive the Holy Ghost, a special gift from God, which is priceless beyond expression.

  61. Filling the Whole Earth Filling the Whole Earth

    David B. Haight April 1990

    The religious freedom established in America made possible the coming forth of the plain and precious truths of the Book of Mormon “to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations” (preface to the Book of Mormon).

  62. “Murmur Not” “Murmur Not”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1989

    Some actually question God’s capacity, this in the face of His assurance to us: “I am able to do my own work.” (2 Ne.

  63. Follow Him Follow Him

    Michaelene P. Grassli October 1989

    That is what our Heavenly Father did.

  64. Adversity and the Divine Purpose of Mortality Adversity and the Divine Purpose of Mortality

    Ronald E. Poelman April 1989

    Repeated assurances have been given regarding the benefits and blessings of positive responses to adversity, however undeserved.

  65. Our Divine Constitution Our Divine Constitution

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1987

    “And now,” warned Moroni, “we can behold the decrees of God concerning this land, that it is a land of promise; and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall serve God, or they shall be swept off when the fulness of his wrath shall come upon them.

  66. “Yet Thou Art There” “Yet Thou Art There”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1987

    The Lord is truly there to chastise those whom He loves, including the spiritually preeminent.

  67. “The Light and Life of the World” “The Light and Life of the World”

    Dallin H. Oaks October 1987

    “And whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do good is of me; for good cometh of none save it be of me.

  68. “Come unto Christ” “Come unto Christ”

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1987

    He is Truthful: “A God of truth, and canst not lie” (Ether 3:12).

  69. “God Will Yet Reveal” “God Will Yet Reveal”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1986

    Whereas previous prophets were sometimes left to surmise—as Moroni supposed the Jews also had a record of the Creation from Adam on down (see Ether 1:3)—ours, instead, is a time of fulness, including “things which never have been revealed from the foundation of the world” (D&C 128:18).

  70. The Light of Hope The Light of Hope

    Dwan J. Young October 1986

    How do we develop that hope—that hope that lights our way across life’s stormy seas?

  71. Reverent and Clean Reverent and Clean

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1986

    The Bible has hundreds of references to the name of God, a sacred word which usually refers to God the Father, or Elohim.

  72. Lessons from the Atonement That Help Us to Endure to the End Lessons from the Atonement That Help Us to Endure to the End

    Robert D. Hales October 1985

    I’d like first to start in the book of Ether in the Book of Mormon where we are given a very clear lesson as we read about the brother of Jared going before the Lord.

  73. Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ Taking upon Us the Name of Jesus Christ

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1985

    The Book of Mormon explains the significance of being called by the name of Jesus Christ.

  74. “By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them” “By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them”

    Royden G. Derrick October 1984

    The Lord said to the people of ancient America, “And whatsoever thing persuadeth men to do good is of me; for good cometh of none save it be of me.

  75. Creator and Savior Creator and Savior

    Mark E. Petersen April 1983

    “This body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; and man have I created after the body of my spirit; and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh.” (Ether 3:14–16; italics added.)

  76. Jesus Is Our Savior Jesus Is Our Savior

    David B. Haight April 1982

    “Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people.

  77. The Book of Mormon The Book of Mormon

    Marion G. Romney April 1980

    Moroni says that the very reason the book has been given to us is that we may know the “decrees of God” (Ether 2:11) set forth therein and by obedience to them escape the calamities which are to follow disobedience.

  78. “An Angel from on High, the Long, Long Silence Broke” “An Angel from on High, the Long, Long Silence Broke”

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1979

    “Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ” (Ether 2:12).

  79. Maintaining Spirituality Maintaining Spirituality

    Marion G. Romney October 1979

    “And,” continues the record, “the brother of Jared repented of the evil which he had done, and did call upon the name of the Lord for his brethren who were with him.

  80. A Witness and a Warning A Witness and a Warning

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1979

    “Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ” (Ether 2:10, 12).

  81. Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ

    Marion G. Romney October 1979

    “Behold, I am he who was prepared from the foundation of the world to redeem my people.

  82. The Worth of Souls The Worth of Souls

    Marion G. Romney October 1978

    “Behold, this body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; and man have I created after the body of my spirit; and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh.” (Ether 3:14–16.)

  83. The Last Words of Moroni The Last Words of Moroni

    Mark E. Petersen October 1978

    Only those who are willing to serve Jesus Christ, who is the God of this land, may remain here.

  84. Prayer and Revelation Prayer and Revelation

    Marion G. Romney April 1978

    “… And the Lord said unto him: I will forgive thee and thy brethren … but thou shalt not sin any more, for ye shall remember that my Spirit will not always strive with man; wherefore, if ye will sin until ye are fully ripe ye shall be cut off from the presence of the Lord.” (Ether 2:13–15; italics added.)

  85. “We Believe in Being Honest” “We Believe in Being Honest”

    Marion G. Romney October 1976

    “And he answered: Yea, Lord, I know that thou speakest the truth, for thou art a God of truth, and canst not lie.” (Ether 3:9–12; italics added.)

  86. A Report on the Church’s Participation in America’s Bicentennial Celebration A Report on the Church’s Participation in America’s Bicentennial Celebration

    L. Tom Perry October 1976

    Now for a brief moment the pen is in our hand to mark the pages of history.

  87. The Spirit of Missionary Work The Spirit of Missionary Work

    Carlos E. Asay October 1976

    I expressed thanks for her honest answer and suggested that we read together the following: “But he that believeth these things which I have spoken, him will I visit with the manifestations of my Spirit.

  88. If They Will But Serve the God of the Land If They Will But Serve the God of the Land

    N. Eldon Tanner April 1976

    Now, what of America’s future?

  89. The Constitution—A Glorious Standard The Constitution—A Glorious Standard

    Ezra Taft Benson April 1976

    “Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ.

  90. But Watchman, What of the Night? But Watchman, What of the Night?

    Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1975

    “Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ.” (Ether 2:12.)

  91. America’s Destiny America’s Destiny

    Marion G. Romney October 1975

    “This is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ.” (Ether 2:12.)

  92. The Laws of God The Laws of God

    N. Eldon Tanner October 1975

    “Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ.” (Ether 2:12.)

  93. Touchstone of Truth Touchstone of Truth

    John H. Vandenberg April 1974

    “Behold, this body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; … and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh.” (Ether 3:13–16.)

  94. Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer Jesus Christ, Our Redeemer

    Marion G. Romney October 1973

    “Behold, this body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; … and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh.” (Ether 3:13–14, 16.)

  95. Man—A Child of God Man—A Child of God

    Marion G. Romney April 1973

    “Behold, this body, which ye now behold, is the body of my spirit; and man have I created after the body of my spirit; and even as I appear unto thee to be in the spirit will I appear unto my people in the flesh.” (Ether 3:14–16.)

  96. When I Read, I Am There When I Read, I Am There

    S. Dilworth Young April 1973

    I have already read of how this great personage lived as the firstborn of his Father in the spirit, and so I am not surprised, although I am deeply moved, to learn that he, as a premortal spirit, visited the brother of Jared (see Ether 3:6–13), and I can sense his fear when the brother of Jared saw the finger of the Lord and realized that it was like unto the finger of a man.

  97. Warnings from the Past Warnings from the Past

    Mark E. Petersen April 1971

    In so reserving this land for his divine purpose, he decreed “that whoso should possess this land of promise, from that time henceforth and forever, should serve him, the true and only God, or they should be swept off when the fulness of his wrath should come upon them.” (Ether 2:8.

  98. “Choose You This Day” “Choose You This Day”

    N. Eldon Tanner April 1971

    As recorded in the Book of Mormon: “Behold, this is a choice land, and whatsoever nation shall possess it shall be free from bondage, and from captivity, and from all other nations under heaven, if they will but serve the God of the land, who is Jesus Christ.